A new subtype of crossed fused ectopia of the kidneys

Urology. 2014 Dec;84(6):e27. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2014.08.011. Epub 2014 Oct 17.

Abstract

Crossed fused renal ectopia is a rare congenital anomaly; here, we report a new subtype of crossed fused renal ectopia associated with the retroiliac megaureter and thoracic scoliosis deformity. It is beyond the traditional classification of crossed fused renal ectopia. There are 2 kidneys in the left and hydronephrosis of the upper kidney, the right kidney crossed over and fused with the lower kidney of the left. It is never seen in previous reports. Recurrent infection was cured by resecting the hydronephrosis of the upper kidney and retroiliac megaureter.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnostic imaging*
  • Choristoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Hydronephrosis / physiopathology*
  • Kidney*
  • Male
  • Rare Diseases
  • Recurrence
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ureter / abnormalities*
  • Urinary Tract Infections / diagnosis
  • Urinary Tract Infections / etiology
  • Urogenital Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging*
  • Young Adult